After our homes were confiscated and we were exiled, the women in my clan and I raised a million sol

The next morning, as the light of day broke, Zhang Liang asked Zeng Guodong to lead the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry to conduct a detailed investigation into the background and current situation of the officials in Ninggucheng and Huang Xu.

When the sun was high in the sky, Zeng Guodong came back to report that all the officials of Ning Gucheng and Huang Xu's men had been dealt with.

After hearing the news, Zhang Liang finally felt relieved and a barely perceptible smile of relief appeared on the corner of his mouth.

At this moment, Wang Wu walked hurriedly towards Zhang Liang, with a serious and anxious look on his face.

He stood beside Zhang Liang, bowed slightly, and said in a deep voice, "My lord, I have something else to report to you. We did take out those men, but the force called Huang Xu was not ours."

Zhang Liang frowned slightly when he heard this, then nodded, with a sharp light flashing in his eyes.

"In that case, there must be another force operating secretly behind the scenes."

He spoke slowly, his tone revealing a well-considered decision.

"Tonight is the time to unveil the person behind this scene."

In the blink of an eye, it was already night.

Zhang Liang, along with Zeng Guodong, Zhong Tian, ​​and several elite Tiger and Leopard Cavalry, took advantage of the cover of night to quietly sneak into the depths of Liu's mansion, and then came to the study.

In the study, the candlelight flickered, casting mottled light and shadows, and the air was filled with the faint scent of ink and traces of time.

Zhang Liang's attention was attracted by a painting on the wall. It was a portrait of his father, Duke Wu. The painting looked majestic and kind, as if he could see through everything.

The eyes of the person in the painting met Zhang Liang's. At that moment, time seemed to freeze, and past memories came flooding back like a tide, making Zhang Liang emotional, with complex emotions surging in his heart.

Zeng Guodong and Zhong Tian exchanged glances tacitly upon seeing this. They knew very well what was going on in Zhang Liang's heart at the moment.

The two men gently signaled the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry behind them to remain silent.

Inside the study, apart from Zhang Liang's gentle breathing, there was no other sound. Even the air seemed to become heavy at this moment.

Just as Zhang Liang was immersed in the memory of his father, two clear footsteps were suddenly heard outside the door, coming from far away and getting closer. It was obvious that someone was walking towards the study.

Following the sound of a door being pushed open, Liu Yu, with silver hair, slowly walked into the study. His steps were slow but steady, with Liu Hu following closely behind him.

The two men were obviously unaware that there were other people in the study until their eyes fell on Zhang Liang and others standing in the middle of the study.

Liu Hu's eyes widened instantly, his face full of surprise and vigilance. Since Zhang Liang and the others had their faces covered with scarves, he could not recognize the identities of these people.

"Who are you? How dare you trespass into my Liu Mansion!"

There was a hint of anger and anxiety in his voice, and his body was tense, as if he was ready to deal with any unexpected situation at any time.

Seeing this, Liu Yu narrowed his eyes slightly, as if thinking about something. Then he raised his hand and waved it gently, signaling Liu Hu to calm down.

"Okay, go down and make some tea. We have a distinguished guest."

Liu Yu's voice was calm and firm, revealing an unquestionable majesty.

After hearing his father's words, Liu Hu seemed a little hesitant. He looked at Liu Yu worriedly, then at Zhang Liang and the others, and was obviously worried about leaving Liu Yu like this.

His eyes were filled with concern for his father's safety and deep wariness of this group of strangers who suddenly appeared.

Liu Yu noticed Liu Hu's hesitation, frowned slightly, and said in a more serious tone: "Go quickly! Leave this to me."

Finally, under Liu Yu's insistence, Liu Hu reluctantly turned around and left the study, but his steps were heavy, and it was obvious that he was still full of worries.

After he walked away, Liu Yu turned his gaze to Zhang Liang and the others, with a sharp light flashing in his eyes.

The moment Zhang Liang saw Liu Yu, a hint of surprise also flashed in his eyes.

He never expected that the person who helped him would be Liu Yu.

Liu Yu's gaze moved from Zhang Liang to the portrait on the wall, and then quickly turned back, as if confirming something.

Then he made a gesture for Zhang Liang and others to sit down.

Zhang Liang and others sat down as they were told. At this time, Liu Yu's Liu Hu re-entered the study with a few cups of tea. After placing the tea on the table, he glanced at Zhang Liang warily and then left silently.

After he walked away, Zhang Liang took a deep breath, bowed to Liu Yu, and asked bluntly, "I want to ask, why did Liu Yu's family help me?"

His questions were direct and frank without any preparation.

Liu Yu picked up the teacup and took a sip, as if savoring the fragrance of the tea, and as if thinking about how to answer Zhang Liang's question.

He was silent for a moment before he slowly spoke: "I didn't expect you to come so early."

Hearing this, Zhang Liang frowned, and an inexplicable uneasiness surged in his heart.

He was not sure whether there was any hidden meaning in Liu Yu's words, nor did he understand why Liu Yu said that.

Liu Yu seemed to see Zhang Liang's confusion. He smiled slightly and continued, "This is my residence now. There are no outsiders here, so you don't have to worry about your identity being exposed, young master."

Hearing this, Zhang Liang felt a little relieved, but he was still a little confused.

He hesitated for a moment, then took off the mask on his face, revealing his true face.

Liu Yu glanced at Zhang Liang, a bright smile flashing in his eyes. He said loudly, "I really didn't admit my mistake! I have followed Duke Wu for so many years, how could I have made a mistake?"

After hearing this, Zhang Liang's doubts dissipated a little.

He looked at Liu Yu gratefully and said, "Old man, even if my father helped you before, there is no need for you to risk offending the Huang family to help me, right?"

When Liu Yu heard Zhang Liang's words, he smiled and shook his head, his eyes revealing a wisdom that came from having experienced many vicissitudes of life.

He said slowly, "I was a soldier of the Duke of Wu before, and I am still a soldier of the Duke of Wu now! Now that the Duke of Wu's descendants are in trouble, I must help him, otherwise I will lose face in seeing the late Duke of Wu."

Having said that, Liu Yu paused for a moment, as if recalling the past, and then continued, "And you, young master, don't seem that simple!"

"Based on my many years of experience following Duke Wu, the men around you are far more powerful than Duke Wu's personal guards. It seems that you are aiming for something far-reaching, young master!"

Zhang Liang raised his eyebrows slightly after hearing this, and was surprised at Liu Yu's insight.

After thinking for a moment, he looked directly into Liu Yu's eyes and asked seriously, "Aren't you afraid that your investment will fail and you will be left with nothing?"

"You must know that once you embark on this path, there's no turning back. Your family and clan will most likely be exterminated!"

Liu Yu slowly shook his head and said, "Young Master, I have experienced many ups and downs in my life. From my youth, I followed Duke Wu on his campaigns to now, when I am in my twilight years."

"Over the years, I've witnessed countless ups and downs, successes and failures. When it comes to investing, the most important thing isn't the outcome, but whether the process itself is worthwhile."

At this point, Liu Yu's eyes grew deep, as if recalling many past events: "Back when we followed Duke Wu to conquer the world, who could guarantee victory in the end? But even so, I chose this path without hesitation."

"I believe that as the heir of Duke Wu, the young master will definitely lead us to success!"

After hearing Liu Yu's words, Zhang Liang suddenly burst into laughter.

After laughing, he looked at Liu Yu with a gleam in his eyes and said, "Since you trust me so much, Mr. Liu, wouldn't it be too ungrateful if I refused again?"

Zhang Liang knew clearly that the Liu family's actions this time were undoubtedly a demonstration of their loyalty to him and a token of their allegiance.

And he himself really needs such help now to consolidate his position and power.

Therefore, he agreed without much hesitation.

When Liu Yu heard Zhang Liang's answer, a satisfied smile appeared on his face.

He smiled and nodded, seeming to be very pleased with Zhang Liang's choice.

Then, Liu Yu asked again: "In this case, how do you plan to deal with the young master of the Huang family and those officials of Ning Gucheng?"

"If I'm not mistaken, the young master shouldn't have touched those people yet, right?"